SHEIKH ABDALLAH ALMUSFIR TOURS UGANDA, CONGRATULATES AMB. DR. RASHID ON GLOBAL MADINAH AWARD

Sheikh Abdallah Almusfir, the Director of Tarif Bil-Islam, is currently on a special tour of Uganda, where he has been reconnecting with old friends, scholars, and members of the Muslim community.

One of the highlights of his visit was a special meeting with Ambassador Dr. Rashid Yahya Ssemuddu, whom he officially congratulated upon receiving the prestigious Distinguished Social Impact Alumni Award from the Islamic University of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The meeting carried deep emotional and historical significance, as Sheikh Abdallah Almusfir is widely recognised as one of the key mentors who shaped Dr. Rashid’s da’wah and leadership journey over the years.

According to close associates, Sheikh Abdallah entrusted Dr. Rashid with several international da’wah assignments in different African countries, including Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana, where he participated in Islamic outreach, community engagement, education programmes, and humanitarian activities.

During the gathering, Ambassador Dr. Rashid Yahya Ssemuddu, who also serves as Patron of the Entebbe Road Imams Association, invited all the association’s imams for a special evening aimed at presenting the award to them and introducing them to the man who mentored and guided him through parts of his da’wah journey.

Dr. Rashid also invited his father, Haj. Ssali Yahya Ssemuddu, in a special gesture of appreciation and honour. During his remarks, Dr. Rashid emotionally stated that the global award did not belong to him alone, but also belonged to his father, whom he credited for sacrifice, guidance, upbringing, and unwavering support throughout his life and educational journey.

The event brought together several imams and religious leaders from different mosques and communities along Entebbe Road in an atmosphere of brotherhood, reflection, and appreciation.

During the session, the imams individually introduced themselves before listening to a short but impactful lecture delivered by Sheikh Abdallah Almusfir. The Sheikh emphasized the importance of unity, sincerity in da’wah, discipline, humility, knowledge, and serving communities with wisdom and patience.

He also commended the Ugandan Muslim community for its hospitality, growth, and continued commitment to Islamic education and leadership development.

Ambassador Dr. Rashid thanked Sheikh Abdallah Almusfir for his mentorship, guidance, and support over the years, describing him as one of the important figures who inspired his commitment to service and Islamic outreach across different countries.

The evening later concluded with a warm dinner gathering where the imams, guests, and scholars continued discussions in a spirit of unity and appreciation.

Many attendees described the meeting as inspirational and historic, especially for younger imams who had the opportunity to interact directly with one of the senior international da’wah leaders connected to Dr. Rashid’s journey.

Stay tuned to Muslim Channel Uganda for more updates, interviews, and exclusive coverage from the Sheikh’s Uganda tour.